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RuleSignificant2026-173902026-08-26

Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo

Homeland Security Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Abstract

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is revising its regulations pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002 requiring the transmission of export manifest data electronically in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for cargo transported by rail for any train departing the United States. This rule mandates the electronic transmission of rail export manifest information, identifies the parties eligible to transmit information, and describes the time frames prior to departure in which the information is due. This rule enables CBP to address important cargo security concerns while providing efficiencies to the trade.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
Effective date: This rule is effective on October 26, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-10-26

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAircraftCanadaCommon carriersConfidential business informationCourtsCustoms duties and inspectionExportsFreedom of informationFreightInternational boundariesLaboratoriesLaw enforcementMexicoMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPenaltiesPrivacyRailroadsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSurety bondsVessels

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection 19 CFR Parts 103, 113, 123, and 192 [Docket No. USCBP-2024-0030; CBP Dec. 26-15] RIN 1651-AB52 ( printed page 55170) AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is revising its regulations pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002 requiring the transmission of export manifest data electronically in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for cargo transported by rail for any train departing the United States. This rule mandates the electronic transmission of rail export manifest information, identifies the parties eligible to transmit information, and describes the time frames prior to departure in which the information is due. This rule enables CBP to address important cargo security concerns while providing efficiencies to the trade. DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective on October 26, 2026. Compliance date: CBP will begin enforcing this rule on October 26, 2027. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Garcia, Program Manager, Outbound Enforcement and Policy Branch, Office of Field Operations, CBP, via email at cbpexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Executive Summary A. Purpose of Revising the Regulations for Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Current regulations are insufficient to adequately capture cargo data for rail shipments leaving the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is fi

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Citation: 91 FR 55170